The global #metoo movement blew up in October 2017, and conversations about sexual harassment, sexism and gender discrimination are taking place everywhere, including Singapore.

​But this goes beyond just talk; we need to take action, too. In response to the growing need to tackle sexual assault and harassment, AWARE has set up the #MeToo​ Action Fund to support new initiatives and our existing programmes to end sexual assault, harassment and gender discrimination in the workplace, and support and empower all survivors.

​To spread the word, we are putting together a video, fronted by a diverse group of survivors of sexual assault and harassment who would like to share their experiences and are comfortable to speak in front of a camera. The video will showcase the spectrum of survivors’ experiences, and their rallying calls for change. It will be screened first at our fundraising gala, Revolution Ball, on 25 Aug in order to help raise funds for our #MeToo Action Fund, and subsequently featured on our Facebook, website, YouTube channel and digital media platforms, for the purpose of advocacy for sexual assault & harassment survivors.

If you are interested to share your story in the video, or to support the project in other ways, please fill out this form by 28 May (Monday). More details on the fund below!

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If you would like to be part of the video…

Rest assured that survivors are our biggest priority. Before the video-shoot takes place, case managers from our Sexual Assault Care Centre (SACC) will meet and speak with you to understand your existing support networks, learn how you are coping, answer any questions you may have and ensure you are completely comfortable with the video-shoot process. It is okay to opt-out of the shoot any time, and you can share as much or as little as you want.

We will also run a facilitated group session in June where you will be able to meet others who are also participating in the video shoot. Throughout each meeting and the shoot itself, SACC staff will be present to provide you with any support if needed.

1. Initial meeting/phone call with case manager (1 hour) – at your convenience
2. Group dialogue (2 hours) – date and time to be confirmed (late June)
3. Video shoot (2 hours) – date and time to be confirmed (early July)
4. Thank you dinner! (2 hours, optional)

For questions regarding SACC and our array of services, please visit www.sacc.sg or contact sacc@aware.org.sg.

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The #MeToo Action Fund will:

a)​ expand the outreach and capacity of the Sexual Assault Care Centre, Singapore’s only one-stop support centre for survivors of sexual assault & harassment, and other services to support survivors
b) ​collaborate with other stakeholders – e.g. employers and institutions – to make systemic changes towards reducing and ensuring accountability for workplace harassment and sexual assault
c) ​carry out research to identify gaps and opportunities in the system in relation to harassment and gender discrimination in the workplace, and sexual assault & harassment
d) ​provide education on sexual assault & harassment, consent and gender inequality to workplaces, schools, communities and the general public.